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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz

In December 2011,I wrote that High Fidelity cables led by cable designer Rick Schultz was putting together a new cable.The cable came to market as CT-1.The CT-1 has FINALLY made it into my system!I had obtained a version of the prototype that Rick had been working on.It blew my previous reference Genesis by Virtual Dynamics.I thought I had finally found my end with this cable.This prototype delivered to my ears "Nirvana".Could I be at the end of my quest for the ultimate sound?
No. I received two pairs of CT-1 to replace my prototypes.They went into the system this past Friday.Unable to dedicate time until Sunday listening,I stole a few moments,ducking away from company with anticipation.My guest could tell even with the music set for"ambiance"something was intriguing and I was in for a treat!
The experience:
First off,CT-1 was very user friendly.Installation was simple;the cable is very nice and light.The female RCA fit beautifully unlike any I had found in other cable.It was secure and reliable.It seemed much thought was dedicated to developing a designer fit to an aesthetically stunning RCA connector.Install entailed a few wiggles to ensure what seemed like a compression fit on my RCA.
It was 2-3 hrs. for the 1st step of break in to be complete.At that point I had something different!Today,although they only have 10-12 hrs. on them,I can`t put into words how much my system has transformed.Believe me,I loved my prototypes.However....there is simply no comparision.
The clarity and sound is so natural.
The soundstage is like nothing I ever heard.Resoulution is breathtaking and inner detail is simply hard to believe possible.
The sound has transended and now it simply does not seem as thought I have speakers.
My system is musicians playing music.
I am told with time they will improve and I trust that as it was revealed with the prototypes.I wanted to share my thoughts with you that now.
Unequivocally,a testament to High Fidelity,as the name declares.
High Fidelity Cables for me,the last word on it,after 12 hours!
Truly Amazing

Al
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ddraudt
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I agree with Tbg.
Since First using the CT 1 I could hear issues in my system that needed to be adjusted to get the full beauty of the cables. The same was true going to CT 1E then to Ultimate then adding the WGPC. We can truly hear so much further into our systems strength and weaknesses. (which allows finer system tuning.)
By this time I want to make sure I polish all my power and signal contacts with FLITZ metal polish and a good (hopefully clear liquid) contact enhancer.
Including any place a wire is screwed to a connector. Rick uses and recommends "Stabilant 22"
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rx8man
1,481 posts
 
Audiolabyrinth, you're welcome too.

Rick put the old "wire is just wire" cliché to sleep, it was the "hiding bottleneck"
nglazer
846 posts
 
I will be receiving CT-1E IC's tomorrow. They will be up against serious IC competition in my system: Nordost Valhalla, JPS Aluminata and Stealth Indra. If they sound better than ANY of these, it will be quite an accompishment; if they sound better than ALL, if will be monumental. IMHO, I have a very high level system so I should have no trouble discerning strengths/weaknesses. Generally skeptical of "flavor of the month" raves, but we'll give them a fair shot. Stay tuned.

Neal
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Nglazer, having had two of your three cables, I am confident about what you will hear, but I also know people have different tastes.
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charles1dad
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Personal taste is what it is, who knows what someone else may prefer? This much I know, the HF CT1 series of cables are no "flavor of the month" product regardless of how a particular individual may rank them in a comparision.
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